Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
A Panamanian university student has created a nutritious porridge aimed at fighting malnutrition while promoting local resources and sustainability. The project highlights the role of food engineering in solving community health challenges.
In Panama, the IPHE is emerging as a vital support system for children with autism and the mothers who care for them. Its work highlights the need for stronger inclusion, training and resources across schools and communities.
Private health care in Panama is facing growing criticism as doctors warn that general practitioners are being underpaid and pushed into precarious labor conditions. The debate also raises questions about certification demands, market saturation, and the future of medical care.
MINSA will hold a white and green card fair this Saturday, April 18, at several health centers in Panama City. The event is designed to help residents complete these required health procedures more efficiently.
U.S. Southern Command delivered eyeglasses to support Panama’s children’s vision care program, helping expand access to corrective eyewear. The donation highlights ongoing cooperation on health and community initiatives.
Residents of Ocú in Herrera province have gone more than 12 days without potable water, deepening frustration in the community. The prolonged outage has also sparked complaints over the lack of information about the problem.
CSS announced the temporary closure of the Roberto Ramírez de Diego polyclinic in Chitré, redirecting all emergency care and consultations to the Hospital Dr. Gustavo Nelson Collado. The move shifts patient traffic to the main hospital serving the area.
The Chitré polyclinic will suspend service this Saturday for preventive maintenance before reopening Monday, April 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The brief closure affects routine patient care in Herrera province.
The Office of the First Lady and Panama’s Health Ministry are promoting dental care for women in Panama Norte, with a focus on oral health, dignity and well-being. The effort highlights the importance of preventive care in public health outreach.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has introduced the EMSella chair as a noninvasive treatment option for urinary incontinence. The technology is designed to help patients without surgery or recovery time.
Parents in Veraguas say students at Alto Tebario School are suffering allergy symptoms because of guano on campus. The complaint raises renewed concerns about school hygiene and student health.
Panama’s Ministry of Health is urging travelers heading abroad for World Cup-related trips to check their measles vaccination status before departure. The push comes as international travel increases ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Panama’s Ministry of Health is tightening surveillance as measles cases rise in neighboring countries. The move highlights the importance of vaccination and early detection to prevent imported infections.
Experts are urging Panama to begin preparing for a more rapidly aging population by opening debate and adopting public policies that protect quality of life. The warning highlights growing pressure on the country to plan now for future social and health needs.
MEDUCA has opened a formal investigation in Panama Norte over an alleged bullying case involving students in Alcalde Díaz. The student protection protocol was activated as authorities review the situation.
Panama will maintain price controls on 51 essential medicines from April 17, with Acodeco tasked with enforcing compliance at pharmacies nationwide.
Panama’s Health Ministry is urging people to verify their measles vaccination status ahead of Americas Vaccination Week and increased travel tied to the 2026 World Cup. Officials say immunization helps protect travelers and reduces the risk of bringing viruses back into the country.
Panama has received new medical technology for treating urinary incontinence without surgery, with specialists saying it targets stress and mixed incontinence. The option could help patients who avoid care because of embarrassment or concerns about invasive treatment.
Panama’s Ministry of Health is warning that traveling to the 2026 World Cup without measles vaccination could raise health risks. Vaccines will remain available nationwide through authorized health centers.
Panama’s Health Ministry is urging travelers, especially World Cup 2026 fans, to verify their measles vaccination before leaving the country. The campaign is part of a nationwide immunization push during the Week of Vaccination in the Americas.